Intensive Courses (all levels from A1 to C2)Special Courses (to acquire specific skills)Preparations for exams (e.g. for German universities or for the Goethe-Institut)Technical Terminology (e.g. for medicine, economy, tourism etc.)

My name is Edith Markel and I would like to introduce myself and my school to you.

I hold a university degree in Romance philology, German language and History of Arts and I have over 20 years of experience in teaching German as a foreign language, including exam preparation and technical terminology. I offer you courses tailored to your personal or professional needs with competent teachers and in a pleasant atmosphere. Everybody can choose his or her individual course type to acquire general or specific language skills. I will give you the best possible advice in every respect, technical and personal, and I will personally make sure that your requirements are met. If you wish, I will also help you to find accommodation by providing you with information and addresses.

Here is my offer for you:German classes on all levels of the Common European Framework of Reference (A1-C2). You will work with qualified and experienced teachers using an efficient instruction method and in small groups of people from all over the world. At the end of the elementary, intermediate and advanced courses, you will obtain a certificate after having passed a final test.Exam preparation courses for the entrance examinations at German universities (DSH, TestDaF) as well as for all exams of Goethe-Institute (Zertifikat Deutsch, Zentrale Mittelstufenprüfung, Zentrale Oberstufenprüfung, Kleines Sprachdiplom and Großes Sprachdiplom).
The exams themselves, however, you will have to take at one of the authorized institutions.Technical terminology for professions in the following sectors: economy, medicine, hotel business, office communication as well as technology.

In addition, you will have the opportunity to get to know our historical city of Würzburg and its surroundings by taking part in a cultural and leisure programme. You can choose among a number of different activities and interests once you are here.

It´s easy to find my school (just look at the map on the left)

from Würzburg central station: Tramway no. 2 or 4 until stop „Talavera“, walk 5 minutes towards „Alte Mainbrücke“ (old bridge)
from the centre: Tramway no. l , 3 , 4 or 5 until stop „ Rathaus“ (town hall), cross the old bridge over the River Main (Alte Mainbrücke) and turn right, walk about 7 minutes to get to my school Free parking on Talavera car park near the school!

You have the choice between the following course types:

Individual classes: For those who wish flexible schedules. As private lessons or groups of two or three participants, those courses are ideal for exam preparation, special job training or for practising various skills (e.g. listening and reading comprehension, conversation etc.).

Fees: for 10 to 20 double lessons of 90 minutes each (with a 5% discount after 20 units)
Private lessons: 25 € per lesson and person
Group of 2: 15 € per lesson and person
Group of 3: 10 € per lesson and person

Intensive courses: (4 to 12 participants): For customers who wish to learn German quickly.
Classes take place from Monday to Friday, from 9.00 to 12.30 or in the afternoon, from 2 to 5.30 p.m. One month consists of 20 days of instruction, each comprising 4 lessons of 45 minutes.
I recommend you to enroll for at least one month; however, it is also possible to enroll on a weekly basis.

Fees: 380 € per month, plus 30 € for each course level for books, copies etc. There will be no additional fees for enrollment, tests and certificates! Current dates can be found here. For any further questions, do not hesitate to call or write me an e-mail. In case you require a visa for your stay in Germany , I will send you a confirmation of your enrollment.